Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Archbishop George Lucas of the Archdiocese of Omaha; Appoints Bishop Michael McGovern as Successor

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop George J. Lucas, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Omaha, and has appointed Bishop Michael G...

Lent

God's mercy, forgiveness pave the path toward hope, pope writes

Pope Francis highlights God's mercy as the source of hope in his message to missionaries of mercy. During their Jubilee celebrations in Rome, the priests reaffirmed the...

Pope Francis

Pope's condition slowly improving after release from hospital

Back home at the Vatican, Pope Francis' days are spent in prayer, doing breathing exercises and physical therapy, resting and handling paperwork.

Vatican

Not knowing pope's role, Vatican publishes Holy Week, Easter schedule

Pope Francis' continued convalescence has left many questions open about the celebration of the Holy Week and Easter liturgies; the Vatican says the pope's participation...

Pope Francis

Jesus pursues brokenness to offer healing, pope's catechesis says

Pope Francis reflected on Jesus' meeting with the Samaritan woman in his written catechesis.

Vatican’s “Life is Always a Good” Affirms U.S. Bishops’ Initiative “Walking with Moms in Need,” says Bishop Thomas

On the release of the pastoral framework, “Life is always a good” from the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, Bishop Thomas, chairman of the USCCB’s...

Pope Francis

Pope knew he 'might not make it,' physician says

Pope Francis is convalescing in his Vatican residence now, but one of his doctors said they were not certain the 88-year-old pope would survive having double pneumonia...

Bishop Zaidan Encourages Solidarity and Prayer for Lasting Peace in the Holy Land

“The further devastation of Gaza will have dire implications for any future civil society development in the region and will likely exacerbate existing tensions for...

Living the Gospel of Life

Pro-life movement needs new approach, driven by all the faithful, dicastery says

The Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life have published a new pastoral framework to guide dioceses in creating a synodal approach to safeguarding and promoting all...

Pope Francis

Pope returns to Vatican after long hospitalization

Pope Francis is back in his Vatican residence after 38 days in the hospital, but his doctors told reporters he would need to convalesce for another two months.